LLamasoft, the global leader in supply chain design software and solutions, has announced that [following a competitive selection process] Super Retail Group has selected the LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru and SupplyChainGuru.com supply chain modelling platform and the LLamasoft Data Guru visual data blending and analytics tool to model and optimise their complex supply chain operations.

Founded in 1974 as a fledging automotive parts mail order business, Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) has grown to one of Australasia’s largest retailers, housing such iconic brands as Amart Sports, BCF Boating Camping Fishing, Supercheap Auto, Rays and Rebel. Proudly headquartered in Brisbane, the company’s network extends today to over 630 retail stores, six distribution centres, and almost 12,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and China.

Managing its multiple brands and diverse range of product types across an international network requires best-in-class supply chain capabilities. Leveraging LLamasoft’s leading design and analytic tools will help equip Super Retail Group to operate effectively in today’s digital, omni-channel retail world.

“The reality is that distribution looks different in a digital world – volatility is the new norm, and working with LLamasoft will enable us to strengthen our forecasting and demand planning capabilities, so we can ensure our supply chain is delivering the products we need online or in-store ahead of the customer wanting it,” said Gary Carroll, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Super Retail Group. “Our partnership with LLamasoft further advances the significant program of work we currently have underway to transform our old linear supply chains into a customer-centric, demand-driven integrated network. Digital has made retail a global business, and we are pleased to be partnering with a world leader in LLamasoft.”

“We are proud to welcome Super Retail Group into the LLamasoft community,” said LLamasoft Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Bob McFarland. “We look forward to working with them on their supply chain journey and continue to expand our reach in the retail industry and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.”

]]>56495Global supply chain optimisation hampered by poor data and lack of focus on strategic collaborationhttps://mhwmagazine.co.uk/global-supply-chain-optimisation-hampered-by-poor-data-and-lack-of-focus-on-strategic-collaboration.html
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:19:44 +0000http://mhwmagazine.co.uk/?p=5468550% of supply chain professionals say crucial data is either late or inaccurate The majority (60%) of supply chain managers say their organisation is too focused on internal, tactical concerns to be able to collaborate effectively with external partners, at a time when globalisation is forcing companies to view and use their supply chain more …

50% of supply chain professionals say crucial data is either late or inaccurate

The majority (60%) of supply chain managers say their organisation is too focused on internal, tactical concerns to be able to collaborate effectively with external partners, at a time when globalisation is forcing companies to view and use their supply chain more effectively, a new survey has revealed.

Half (50%) also believe their ability to react to unexpected events is hampered because of incorrect or late inventory and replenishment data.

The results were revealed in a poll of 120 senior supply chain professionals exploring the main areas able to deliver realistic medium-term improvement in supply chain performance, with a quarter (25%) of participants reporting that daily replenishment requirements as part of supply chain optimisation are not being supported with the right investment.

A fifth (20%) believe the reason cross-enterprise collaboration fails to yield the expected benefits is because executives do not engage with their counterparts at a strategic level, while a quarter (25%) said robust IT was the foundation for success.

The poll was conducted at a webinar run jointly by LLamasoft and Sabena Technics to consider the challenges of increased focus on reducing internal costs while developing new markets, at a time when global customer demands and expectations are higher than ever before.

LLamasoft is the global leader in supply chain design software solutions, while Sabena Technics is a prominent supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul services to civil and military aircraft operators.

Despite current obstacles, the poll also revealed that 52% of participants saw supply chain optimisation as the main tool for reducing costs while maintaining standards of service in the face of globalisation. More than a third (36%) said new inventory and replenishment strategies were the most relevant to meeting the same important goal.

However, while many recognise the potential to overcome key challenges, well over a third (37%) indicated that currently, talent is developed with insufficient end-to-end understanding of the supply chain, compounding an existing silo mentality that inhibits optimisation.

“As globalisation increases cost-pressures, data-availability, collaboration and talent become the foundations of success,” said Kevin Boake, Senior Director Supply Chain Visibility Solutions, LLamasoft. “Organisations seeking greater cost-effectiveness in their supply chain globally need to ensure they have the right solutions in place, delivering accurate and timely information to teams that have the benefit of full end-to-end visibility.

“It’s clear from these results, that currently, value is not derived from existing investment in software. We also see, unfortunately, that organisations that have supply chain talent development programmes tend to focus on developing expertise in a particular node of the supply chain and end up promoting a cause-and-effect decision mindset.”

Jacques Dumoucel, Sabena VP Supply Chain Integration said using the supply chain to reduce costs without compromising service required robust tools and the deployment of adaptable metrics and processes when implementing new inventory and replenishment strategies.

“Long-term supply chain technology projects are not enabling teams fast enough – challenges need to be dealt with today,” added Boake. “With this in mind, it’s time executives took a new look at how they prioritise investment and focus on capabilities within their organisation to remain competitive and cost-effective.”

]]>54685Home Retail Group selects LLamasoft as supply chain design partner of choicehttps://mhwmagazine.co.uk/home-retail-group-selects-llamasoft-as-supply-chain-design-partner-of-choice.html
Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:52:25 +0000http://mhwmagazine.co.uk/?p=52711LLamasoft, the global leader in supply chain design software and solutions, announces that Home Retail Group has selected LLamasoft’s Supply Chain Guru as its tool of choice for supply chain modeling. Home Retail Group is the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer, with brands Argos, Homebase and Habitat. The first stores associated with the …

LLamasoft, the global leader in supply chain design software and solutions, announces that Home Retail Group has selected LLamasoft’s Supply Chain Guru as its tool of choice for supply chain modeling.

Home Retail Group is the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer, with brands Argos, Homebase and Habitat. The first stores associated with the brand opened in 1964, with decades of growth and expansions leading to the 1,114 stores today. In addition to the retail stores they also hold several product lines in both the consumer products and toy industries. To most efficiently manage its complex supply chain, Home Retail Group is implementing supply chain modeling software to best serve its customers.

“Having worked with LLamasoft in the past on various projects, we knew LLamasoft was the right supply chain design technology partner to help us build our own design team and reach our goals,” said Laurence Garnett, Head of Fulfilment Transformation at Home Retail Group.

“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with the Home Retail Group on their supply chain design initiatives,” said LLamasoft Executive Vice President Toby Brzoznowski. “This partnership demonstrates our continued growth worldwide and in the retail sector.”